According to media reports, many Indians recruited as security helpers in the Russian military, have been forced to even fight with Russian soldiers in certain areas along Russia s border with Ukraine.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal further said Indians in Russia have been advised not to venture into the war zone or get caught into situations which are difficult.
India News: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Thursday revealed that there are still 20 Indians stranded in Russia, and the government is making efforts to bring them back from the conflict zone. The government is in contact with both Indian and Russian authorities. Several Indians went to Russia on the pretext of getting good jobs but were forced to fight the war with Ukraine.